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Santa Ana, CA

Aggregated across 4 ZIP codes in Santa Ana.

Population: 229,560 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Santa Ana, CA is $864,108 — up 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $825,625 after a median 40 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,816/month. 54 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very High, with earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.7% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$864,108

Typical home value

+3.5%

1-year change

40

Median days on market

Very High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$864,108
1-year appreciation
+3.5%
3-year appreciation
+13.8%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+97.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$864,326
House Price Index (state)
423.4 (-0.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$825,625
Median list price
$918,250
Median price per sqft
$613
1-year sale-price change
+7.1%
Median days on market
40 days
Homes sold (recent period)
151
For-sale inventory
214
Sale-to-list ratio
101.0%
Active listings
196
1-year forecast
+1.6%
Days to pending
35 days
New listings (monthly)
62

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,816/mo
1-year rent change
+3.1%
Studio fair-market rent
$2,580/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$2,610/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$3,057/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$4,153/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$4,964/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
110.7 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
32.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$22.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
54
Elementary schools
34
Middle schools
6
High schools
11
Charter schools
12
Avg student-teacher ratio
20.5 : 1
School districts serving the area
Nova Academy Early College High District, El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy District, Edward B. Cole Academy District
Schools include
Nova Academy Early College High, El Sol Santa Ana Science and Arts Academy, Edward B. Cole Academy, Orange County Educational Arts Academy, OCSA

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very High
Top hazards (county)
earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide
Notable hazard ratings (county)
earthquake: Very High · inland flooding: Very High · heat wave: Relatively High · wildfire: Relatively High · landslide: Relatively High · coastal flooding: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims (varies by location)
Zone AO
NFIP flood claims on record
373
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 100% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
2.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Orange County North Basin (6.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
64.9°F
Average high
74.4°F
Average low
55.8°F
Annual precipitation
12.1 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
10b (extreme annual low 35 to 40°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
53
Days with Good air quality
138
Days with Moderate air quality
214
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
159

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
15.6 / 20
Transit service frequency
397
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
328,370
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
273,413

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail (37 mi)
National parks include
Juan Bautista de Anza National Historic Trail, Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (4 mi)
Nearest major airport
John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) (4 mi)
Hospitals in or near a typical ZIP here
97
Hospitals include
RIVERSIDE COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, LAC/OLIVE VIEW-UCLA MEDICAL CENTER, GLENDALE MEM HOSPITAL & HLTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
2.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
578
Solar radiation rating
Good (5.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-14,994 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1968
Housing built before 1970
53.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.2%
Median annual property tax
$4,083
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
75.7%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
1,501,121
Average weekly wage
$1,610
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Professional Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
4,992

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Santa AnaState medianUS median
Typical home value$864,108$695,380$288,527
Median sale price$825,625$696,000$325,000
Median days on market40 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,816/mo$2,786/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,083$4,533$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Santa Ana, CA?
$864,108.
What is the median sale price in Santa Ana, CA?
$825,625.
How long do homes take to sell in Santa Ana, CA?
Median days on market: 40 days.
What is typical rent in Santa Ana, CA?
Typical rent: $2,816/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Santa Ana, CA?
Overall risk: Very High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: earthquake, inland flooding, coastal flooding, heat wave, landslide.
Is Santa Ana, CA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property across the city. 373 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AO. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Santa Ana, CA?
Risk to homes is higher than 100% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Santa Ana, CA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Santa Ana, CA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Santa Ana, CA?
54 schools (34 elementary, 6 middle, 11 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Santa Ana, CA walkable?
Walkability index: 15.6/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Santa Ana, CA?
Moderate. Median AQI: 53. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Santa Ana, CA?
Regional Price Parity: 110.7 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP codes in Santa Ana

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